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Number 2, 2019 Glencairn’s current exhibition, Hex Signs: Sacred and Celestial Symbolism in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars, explores themes of sacred and celestial imagery in the traditional arts of the Pennsylvania Dutch, with special emphasis on the decorated barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The full text of the exhibition catalog is available online in this special issue of Glencairn Museum News (in both html and pdf formats).

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I recently moved to an area of Berks County where Hex signs are very prevalent. Growing up I had always seen Hex signs since some of my family background is Pennsylvania Dutch and my grandparents d...

Another great gem I have is a booklet of Jane Griffith's Pottery House Pennsylvania Dutch Designs, full of black and white line drawings from her pottery. I can't find anything about her! But these would make great embroidered or appliqued designs.

Friday, March 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2019 Sunday, April 28, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, during the Sacred Arts Festival Tuesday-Friday with 2:30 pm tour or by appointment Weekends 1:00 - 4:30 pm, self-guided by donation Admission included with guided tours and events Explores themes of sacred and celestial imagery in the traditional arts of the Pennsylvania Dutch, with special emphasis on the decorated barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania. This exhibition, which features actual examples of barn…

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